vénytárak
vénytárak are archival institutions in Hungary responsible for preserving and providing access to historical records. The term, which translates to "archives," encompasses a network of institutions at national, county, and municipal levels. These archives hold a wide range of documents, including administrative records, legal documents, family histories, and maps, spanning centuries of Hungarian history.
The primary function of vénytárak is the systematic collection, preservation, and organization of these historical sources.
Each vénytár has its own specific collection scope, often reflecting the administrative and historical jurisdiction of